Question

Nate ordered a pizza to be delivered. The bill with 5% tax and 20% tip was $24.00. What was the original cost of the pizza?

a
12.60
b
16.65
c
15.40
d
19.20

Answer 1

d. $19.20

Explanation:

Let C = original cost of pizza

24 = .05C + .20C + C

= 1.25C

C = 19.20